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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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